On this page, you will find resources for a variety of items.  

These resources are mainly for students of middle and high school-age and therefore some resources, although really good, do not meet our target audience. MASC is not an “advertising” organization for all things.  

All the information on this website is published in good faith and for general information purpose only. MASC does not make any warranties about the completeness, reliability, and accuracy of the information on other websites (labeled as “link to an outside source”).

If you find a “broken link” or feel that any information linked is inappropriate, please contact MASC Executive Director at Nicete.Moodie@mdstudentcouncils.org or Assistant Executive Director at Karen.Crawford@mdstudentcouncils.org

A Guide to MASC Acronyms and Abbreviations (pdf file)

Advisors – Frequently Asked Questions

Advocacy and Civic Engagement

Link to Outside Sources (MASC has no ownership or control of outside resources)
• Maryland Voter Registration (maryland.gov/voter_registration)
• Maryland General Assembly (maryland.gov – MD GA website)
• My School Votes (When We All Vote)
• When We All Vote (link to an outside source)
• Register My Vote (Register My Vote)

Safety

– Bus Safety PSA with MASC students    (MASC has no ownership or control of outside resources)

Safe Schools Tip Line -download app, report issues online (schoolsafety.maryland)   (MASC has no ownership or control of outside resources) 

On-Line Digital Safety & Social Media

Link to Outside Sources (MASC has no ownership or control of outside resources)
• #ICANHELP (https://www.icanhelp.net/)
• #ICANHELP (all events and free webinars)

Environmental Items

– MASC Monthly Green Goals

Link to Outside Sources (MASC has no ownership or control of outside resources)
– Maryland Green Schools List (MAEOE.org/green schools)
– Maryland Association for Environmental & Outdoor Education  (MAEOE.org) – application for Green Schools
–  www.NoTobaccoLitter.com
– Link to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation
– Composting at Home  (article link)
• A Homeowner’s Guide to Composting (website link)
– Compost with Coffee Beans (article link)
• Composting article (Well Gardening.Com link)
• The Beginner’s Guide to Composting – Surprisingly Simple Super Soil (link to an outside website)
•  Best Indoor Kitchen Composters (link to an outside blog)
•  The Most Important Things You Should Know about Recycling Electronics (link to an outside website)
• Starting an Eco-Friendly Business (link to an outside website)

Health & Mental Health

• Maryland Mental Health Resources (link to google doc)

Link to Outside Sources (MASC has no ownership or control of outside resources)
• A Comprehensive Technical Package for the Prevention of Youth Violence and Associated Risk Behaviors (CDC)
https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/pdf/yv-technicalpackage.pdf
• MD Dept. of Education – Youth Suicide Prevention School Program
• National Institute of Mental Health (brochures and fact sheets by topic) (https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications) and Immediate Help for Mental Illness (https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help)
• OneLove – promoting healthy relationships (meets MSDE health curriculum standards) (https://www.joinonelove.org/about-yeardley/)
• Virtual Mental Health Resources (link to google doc)
• Work2BeWell (Mental Health Resource) (Work2BeWell)
• Teen Mental Health During Quarantine (https://study.com/resources/teen-mental-health)
• Teenage Depression (https://inlandempiretms.com/teenage-depression/)
• Cyber Bullying – 10 Things Teens Want to Know (https://www.unicef.org/end-violence/how-to-stop-cyb)
• Cyber Bullying – Resource for Parents (https://www.broadbandsearch.net/blog/cyber-bullying-statistics)
• Ride Sharing – Sexual Assult Guide (https://cutterlaw.com/sexual-assault-ride-sharing-guide/)
• Peer Pressure – (https://www.bluecrestrc.com/dealing-with-peer-pressure/)

Tobacco, Drugs, and Alcohol

Link to Outside Resources (MASC has no ownership or control of outside resources)
• Heroin / Opioid Toolkit  – MD State Dept. of Education (MSDE resource)
• Rehab Guide for Maryland
• Drug Rehab in Maryland
• Maryland Inpatient Drug Rehab Facilities
• 10 Best Drug and Alcohol Rehabs in Maryland
• Drug and Alcohol Detox Centers Directory
• How to Talk to Teens about Alcohol
• Teen Drug and Alcohol Abuse
• Addiction Resources
• Alcohol Rehab Help
• Addiction Center Help
•  Alcoholism Warning Signs
• Needing Alcohol Rehab?
• Drug Rehab for Teens and Young Adults
• Therapy Resources for Addiction Treatment
• What to Know about Binge Drinking 
• The Four Stages of Alcoholism: Pre, Early, Middle, and LateResources that describe e-cigarettes, quitting resources for teens, and general tobacco prevention information (MASC has no ownership or control of outside resources)
• Surprising facts about e-cigarettes/vapes and how to get help
• Maryland teens can text “Ready” to 887-09 for e-cigarette quitting tips and support
• Key facts and resources about e-cigarettes/vapes
• Free, confidential, 24/7 support to quit tobacco for anyone ages 13+
• Latest information from the Truth Initiative, including videos and ways to get involved
• Design your vaping quit plan and get help quitting through an app, texting, or chat
• Addiction Recovery Guide (link to outside website)
• Drug Strategies (https://www.drugstrategies.org/Maryland/)

Leadership Resources (MASC handouts and workshop presentations)

• Equity, Anti-Racism, Social Justice (link to google drive)

Link to Outside Resources (MASC has no ownership or control of outside resources)
• #ICANHELP – delete negativity online!  (iCanHelpdeletenegativity.org)

MASC Regions and Divisions

(listing and links)

National Student Council (NatStuCo) (MASC has no ownership or control of outside resources)
Since 1931, the goal of the National Student Council (NatStuCo) has been to help all student councils become more effective organizations. NatStuCo represents middle-level and high school councils nationwide. It seeks to provide a valuable leadership partnership between students and their schools. It creates an opportunity for students to become effective leaders, thus encouraging and influencing a positive school climate.

SMOB Spectrum Chart

Click on the SMOB graphic to go to postings from the current state SMOB